By: Felix Ikpotor
As reactions continue to trail the defection of some bigwigs of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to other political parties, Dr. Chukwudi Dimkpa, ADC chairman-elect for Rivers State has stated that the party remains intact, indivisible and not built around any notable figure.
Dimkpa stated this in his message to supporters of the party in the state following the defection of Peter Obi and Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso to the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC).
The ADC chairman-elect said the party is not weakened by the defections, adding that it remains strong and united.
He said the party is built around values, vision, and the collective will of the people, stressing that here in Rivers State, that will is growing stronger by the day.
”We have taken note of recent political movements at the national level, including the reported decisions by notable figures such as Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso.
”Let me state clearly and unequivocally: The ADC in Rivers State remains strong, united, and firmly committed to the people. Nothing has changed about our mission, our structure, or our resolve. Our party is not built around individuals. It is built around values, vision, and the collective will of the people. And here in Rivers State, that will is growing stronger by the day,” he stated.
He posited that the defection is not a setback but a defining opportunity for the party to deepen it’s grassroots engagement.
”It is an opportunity to strengthen our structures across the 23 LGAs. An opportunity to present to the people a credible alternative anchored on integrity, competence, and service, ” the ADC leader said.
He averred that Rivers people are tired of broken promises, economic hardship, political exclusion and leadership that does not reflect their aspirations, saying the ADC offers real hope, real leadership, and real solutions.
Dimkpa said the ADC is positioning itself as the platform for relief, progress, and inclusive governance, urging members to remain focused and committed.
”To every supporter, I say: Stay focused. Stay committed. Stay mobilized. To those who are yet to join us, this is the time: Come and be part of a movement that puts the people first, ” he urged.
